Featured Puzzle: Lighthouses #3
Hidden somewhere in this grid are a group of single-cell tugboats. Can you use the clues provided by the lighthouses to find them all?
Hidden somewhere in this grid are a group of single-cell tugboats. Can you use the clues provided by the lighthouses to find them all?
On this day in 1798, the US Congress commissioned the first federal lighthouse. Then, 200 years later, Ronald Regan created National Lighthouses Day on August 7th. Interestingly, this law made many lighthouse grounds open to the public.
Hidden somewhere in this grid are a group of single-cell tugboats. Can you use the clues provided by the lighthouses to find them all?
Saint Patrick was a fifth century Christian missionary in Ireland. Interestingly, he was actually British, kidnapped by pirates and held as a slave in Ireland for 6 years before escaping. Later, he returned to proselytize. Another fun bit of trivia – the four-leaf clover is not a shamrock. A shamrock has only 3 leaves, and Saint Patrick used it during a sermon to illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity.
Today, we’re playing Meadows. Simply divide the grid into square regions. Every region must contain exactly one four-leaf clover.
Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day! Did you know that black cats wait an average of 2-3 days longer to be adopted, because of superstition? It’s a shame, and I can attest to their delight, since I’ve had several pblack cats keep me company throughout my life.
Now, we know that cats are territorial, so today we’ll theme a Meadows puzzle. Simply divide the grid into squares, each containing a single black cat.
Christmas morning is here, but where are the gifts? Use the number clues to pair each tree with the one present that’s under it.
There’s just something about a warm cup of tea. Somehow, it just makes the world feel calmer. Personally, I prefer a common black tea with sugar, but there are many cultures around the world for whom milk is an absolute requirement. In Japan, Milk Tea is one of many Nikoli puzzles.
Valentine’s Day is steeped in tradition. Roses and a box of chocolates are probably the most iconic gifts for your romantic partner. You know what else is steeped? Tea! So let’s theme a Milk Tea puzzle for Valentine’s Day. But, there’s a twist! Teasing is also a time-honored tradition in the game of love. So I present to you the Milk Tease variant.
You’ve been hired to examine a warehouse that’s rumored to be haunted. You test a bunch of different locations with your meter, and yes, there are definitely ghosts here. But before you can call in the exorcism team, you need to mark the exact locations.
Using the clues given, mark all cells containing mines. Unlike the computer game, you get to see all the clues when you start.
Using the clues given, mark all cells containing mines. Unlike the computer game, you get to see all the clues when you start.